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A Major Retro Handheld Maker Just Stopped All U.S. Shipments Over Tariffs
21.4.2025
A flood of well-made, affordable gaming handhelds out of China has made the last few years a great time to be a retro enthusiast. Many of them are made by Anbernic, which offers everything from $50 Game Boy-style throwbacks to higher-end modern Android-powered handhelds. Or at least it used...
GameStop Meme Deal Might Be The Perfect Time To Trade In Your Xbox Series X
21.4.2025
If you have a functioning Xbox Series X and a GameStop membership, the meme stock retailer will give you “up to” $420.69 in store credit for the four-year old console. The week-long trade-in deal is an April 20 shitpost but also very real and possibly the best deal available for anyone currently...
Bethesda Finally Confirms Rumored Oblivion Remaster Is Real
21.4.2025
After years of rumors, leaks, and speculation, Bethesda has finally confirmed the worst kept video game industry secret of 2025. Yes, we are getting an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster.Read more
Renting Video Game Consoles Is So Back
21.4.2025
The first time I ever set hands on a PlayStation 2, it was a rental from Blockbuster. It came in a big black suitcase. I played The Bouncer all weekend. It was fantastic. The practice of lending out entire video game consoles did not last very long, but it’s recently become a hit in Japan again....
Psychonauts Is 20 Years Old, So Let's Remember An All-Time Classic
21.4.2025
One of the stranger moments of my career was reviewing a game, giving it a four-page review and a well-deserved score of 89 percent in the then-massively-selling UK PC Gamer magazine, and then the game not coming out for another eight months. That was just one example of the nightmares...
Tips For Monster Hunter Wilds, The First Berserker, Dynasty Warriors: Origins And More
20.4.2025
This week we’ve got plenty of Monster Hunter Wilds tips for ya on everything from mastering the cool Stalwart Guard technique to snagging some great items that can give you an edge. We’ll also guide you to some great armor in The First Berserker that will let you stay cool under pressure, and give...
Oblivion Remake Screens Leak, Nintendo Shows Off Mario Kart World, And More Top Stories
19.4.2025
This week, Nintendo held a Direct dedicated to Mario Kart World and while it was only 15 minutes long, it gave us a better idea of what to expect from the game’s open-world exploration and its competitive offerings, while also showing off some new playable characters and some of the stylish outfits...
EA's Big XCOM-Like Star Wars Game Is Set During The Clone Wars And Launches 2026
19.4.2025
Today, during day two of the ongoing Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, Lucasfilm and EA gave us our first real look Star Wars Zero Company. The upcoming turn-based single-player strategy game is being developed by BitReactor and Respawn and launches next year. Read more
MicroSD Express Cards Are Selling Out Because Of The Switch 2
18.4.2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 uses MicroSD Express cards—a faster and better version of the old MicroSD cards used on the Switch and other devices—to store downloaded games. But it might be tricky to buy one of these tiny storage chips, as they have started selling out since the Switch 2's reveal. Read more
Dominate Black Ops 6 & Warzone With This Lethal Kilo 141 Loadout
18.4.2025
Though I can already see people clamoring to unlock the HDR from the Battle Pass to camp in the most mundane of spots, the return of the Kilo 141 probably excites me the most. This high-powered assault rifle is immensely accurate straight out of the gate, but with the right attachments, it’s...
Mandragora's Dark Fantasy World Offers A Lengthy Campaign With Tons Of Secrets
18.4.2025
If you’re in the mood for a dark fantasy RPG, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree offers a grim and challenging 2.5D Soulslike experience with a lot of meat on its bones. Are you wondering just how much meat, though? Well, let’s take a look at how long it takes to beat Mandragora: Whispers...
Kingdom Hearts Fans Are Feasting On Crumbs After Disney Referenced The Series In A Small Way
18.4.2025
It’s been about three years since we got any real update on Kingdom Hearts IV, the next game in Disney and Square Enix’s long-running series of crossover RPGs. As a result, when Disney acknowledges the series, even in small ways, it can feel significant, like a reminder that the game is still...
This Sherlock Holmes Adventure Game Is A Deeply Beautiful Love Story
18.4.2025
I love being able to come to you with something completely and utterly gorgeous, uplifting, and entertaining. The Beekeeper’s Picnic, a Sherlock Holmes point-and-click adventure, gives us a few hours in the post-retirement life of the great detective, and the opportunity to shape his relationship...
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Go Live April 24, Peripheral Prices Likely To Increase
18.4.2025
Nintendo has officially announced the date for U.S. pre-orders of the Switch 2, after a last-minute delay following the tariff turmoil of the last few weeks. While most of the rest of the world has been adding the console to their shopping baskets, North America has been unable to after Nintendo...
Popular Steam Game Lowers DLC Price Due To Everything Else Getting More Expensive
18.4.2025
Everspace 2's upcoming paid expansion is set to launch in May. But it will cost a bit less than originally announced, and the devs cite the ongoing economic crisis in the world as the reason for the discount. Read more
Sony Increases PS Plus Price In 20+ Countries Following PS5 Price Hike
17.4.2025
Sony has increased the price of PlayStation Plus, the company’s multi-tiered online subscription service, in over 20 countries including Canada, Australia, and Mexico. This comes after some of these same countries saw a price hike on PS5 consoles. Read more
The First Berserker: Khazan's New Game Plus Gives You Access To Sick New Gear And More Ways To Style Your Fit
17.4.2025
New Game Plus is a staple of the soulslike genre. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that The First Berserker: Khazan provides this option after finishing its campaign for the first time. If you want to know how this popular feature works in this challenging adventure, read on to learn how to start...
Mario Kart World's Free Roam Looks Like The Burnout Paradise Sequel I've Been Dreaming Of
17.4.2025
I’m excited to play Mario Kart World for all the obvious reasons, not least among them that it’s the first new Mario Kart in 11 years. But today’s mini Mario Kart Direct confirmed for me that I’m most interested in the Free Roam mode. It’s the Burnout Paradise sequel I’ve been waiting for since...
New Xbox Doom Controller Features Spikes And Blood
16.4.2025
The next big Doom game, Doom: The Dark Ages, arrives next month. And to help celebrate, Xbox has announced two new Doom-themed controllers, one of which features spikes, blood, and demonic glyphs. Read more
Erenshor Turns The MMO Experience Into A Surprisingly Fun Single-Player Game
16.4.2025
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